Monday, November 18, 2013

Place tasted:In a dream where moonlight meets with a long enchanted highway leading to the other side of the Earth. An Irish blessing I once read on your wall came to mind:

May the roads rise to meet you, May the winds be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

Served with: Cornish game hen with wild rice stuffing. It's a good wine to serve with birds of all kind. Go with more subtle earthy flavors and cream sauces so not to overshadow her delicate floral essence.

Appearance: A dazzling clear garnet with rusty bright orange edges.

On the snoot: She caresses the air she breathes with a strong floral bouquet, soft wet grass and herbs. A lovely treat to the snoot.

Taste: Strawberry fruit laced with mineral and earth. Dry and light hearted throughout with subtle tannins and a long wet clean finish.

Comments: Would go great with your holiday meals, or on your own on a quiet evening with a plate of soft cheese and tropical fruits. I really liked her and though she's a California girl, she speaks with a convincing French accent.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Place tasted:I had finished not knowing what to do hours ago and had been working on something with great purpose and meaning; I forget what it was. The light of day was fading into a misty dark glow and the presence of friendly familiar ghosts embraced my memories through a thinning veil of separation. Sometimes I'm reminded that the world will never be the same as it was yesterday, and though there is grieving there is also gratitude for having been blessed with connections eternal through ever changing dimensions.

On the snoot: As beautiful on the snoot as she is easy on the eyes. A wet intoxicating floral bouquet laced with cherries, berries, and complex spicy notes.

Taste: Opens with bright dancing cherry spirits that gently mellow and mingle with more subtle hints of licorice spice and pepper. Pleasingly soft tannins stroke the palate throughout then fade as she lingers in a long and satisfying afterglow.

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An Irish Blessing

...For Summer Solstice 17’, The New Moon,

and my Favorite Nephew’s Birthday

May you live a long life Full of gladness and health, With a pocket full of gold As the least of you wealth. May the dreams you hold dearest, Be those which come true, The kindness you spread, Keep returning to you.

-author unknown

Labyrinth Dancing

Delicate Incarnations

I look to see the fishy quickly

it’s been over an hour now

Is observation the force that animates him?

I find this thought disturbing

Flowers that bloom black on black

existing by scent alone

He seems relieved to be watched,

grateful even

All the tank indeed a stage

like mine, with me

A human moving around in her air bowl

for his amusement…

Maybe if I’m lucky

I might exist by His observation of Me

-S. Watson

Yummy Stuff

Cedar Planked SaLmona la wine witch

up to 4- 5 to 6 oz saLmon steaks or filets

cedar planks, soaked in water for at least 2 hours

prior to using

2 oz pineapple juice

1 Tbsp avocado oil

2 tsp miso paste

2 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp grated ginger root

1/2 tsp grated garlic

some pepper

at least 1/2 a lemon for garnish

Combine all ingredients and then coat

the saLmon, cover with plastic wrap or

use plastic bag and refrigerate for up to but

not more than one hour

Heat grill to about 350

Lay planks on grill with space between them

Remove most of garlic or ginger bits from the saLmon

so it is smooth and just lightly seasoned

Discard any remaining liquid, if there is any

Lay saLmon on planks, skin side down if there is skin

Put cover on grill and cook 10-15 minutes just till fish is tender and

“Grandma Aggie says, "The Old Ones used to believe that salmon were people who looked like us, the two-leggeds. They lived in beautiful cities beneath the ocean floor. Every spring and fall they chose to put on the form of salmon to come back and feed the two-leggeds. They teach us that you have to give back."

In 2014, Grandma Aggie retired as the Keeper of the Sacred Ceremony. The Old Ones -- and the Salmon People -- are patiently waiting for the next Keeper to arrive.”

“The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist”

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